Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Taro Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Taro Leaves	37%	12%	51%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	2.05% 59.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	1.1% 1.05g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	0.67% 0.21g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	8.24% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	1.8% 0.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.6% 11g	7.3% 9.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	5.9% 4.27g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.61% 0.44g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.57g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.74g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	14% 5.24g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	12.6% 7.06g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	38% 342μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	24.7% 0.3mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	49.7% 0.65mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	13.4% 2.14mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	2.4% 0.12mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	16% 0.21mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.54% 14μg	44.7% 179μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	3.94% 3.54mg	82% 73.7mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.4% 0.81mg	19% 2.86mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	128% 154μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	15% 152mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	42.5% 0.38mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	7.8% 0.62mg	40% 3.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	15% 63.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	44% 1mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.7% 46.8mg	12% 85mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	27% 919mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	2.3% 1.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	0.28% 4.25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	5.3% 0.58mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	3.3% 121g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Taro Leaves per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Frozen Carrots versus 5 oz of Taro Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots vs Taro Leaves:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 2.9 times more Vitamin A and 2.2 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro Leaves.
• While 5 oz of Raw Taro Leaves contain 4.8 times more Vitamin B1, 12.3 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6, 12.6 times more Vitamin B9, 20.8 times more Vitamin C, 3.5 times more Vitamin E and 6.2 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Taro Leaves:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 22.7 times more Sodium than Taro Leaves.
• While 5 oz of Raw Taro Leaves contain 3 times more Calcium, 3.6 times more Copper, 5.1 times more Iron, 3.8 times more Magnesium, 4.2 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus and 2.8 times more Potassium than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Taro Leaves contain similar levels of Zinc and Water per five ounces.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Taro Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.6 times more Sugars than Taro Leaves.
• While 5 oz of Raw Taro Leaves contain 5.5 times more Omega 3 and 6.4 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Taro Leaves offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Taro Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.